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Paul_J
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10th Apr 08 at 21:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wouldn't leave the xsi engine in the xsi personally, I'd get a 16v lump in £300-£400 engine sorted
ainsley_brader
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Rear torsion bar adjustment is probably about as much effort as changing some rear shocks on an old Nova anyway.



Really its not though is it!

I have a 1.6 205 gti and don't like the way it handles at all. Hopefully i just have a bad example but really do think people over rate them.

Another option to consider might be a civic/crx but again prices are up and they do suffer rust?

Mk4 fiestas are dirt cheap atm and loads of parts engines available!
Butler
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10th Apr 08 at 22:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Rallyerallyerallyerallyerallyerallye
Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Rallyerallyerallyerallyerallyerallye


with a 16v lump.
Norledge
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11th Apr 08 at 07:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Odd... I have a 205 GTi with a 1.9 8v ready to drop in for sale...

But then i may be tempted to sell my 106 XSi, with a full 16v conversion kit for the right money...

Just something to think about
Jas
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11th Apr 08 at 07:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
as soon as I GO 16V il have all sensors breaking etc
Jas
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11th Apr 08 at 15:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
much you after for the xsi?
Butler
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
quote:
Originally posted by Butler
Rallyerallyerallyerallyerallyerallye


with a 16v lump.

Maybe. Were thinking of rebuilding a 1300 for mine with 1400 bottom end. Would be ideal for sprinting. Reckon it could be competitive with light mods; tbs, cam,. If I wanted to go all out, forged pistons, headwork, tbs, 300 degree cam or something silly. Sprinting is surprisingly easy to get competitive in, its low cost and less risky. Not quite circuit racing but a start
Butler
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11th Apr 08 at 15:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/447445.htm
Jas
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11th Apr 08 at 15:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nice that but i think id rather spend half that or less, and work on it as a project, aslong as the engines decent and the bodywork isnt too bad
Paul_J
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11th Apr 08 at 15:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So james your going to remove your 1.6 8v cam'd engine? and fit a 1.3? you're mental mate. Just 16v it.
Jas
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11th Apr 08 at 16:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I Didnt understand, I thought his was 1.3 anyway nah keep the 1.6 or 16v
Paul_J
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11th Apr 08 at 16:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Butler's red s1 is 1.6 8v with cam and stuff i believe, and a LSD - but a s1 rallye (short) gearbox
Paul_J
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11th Apr 08 at 16:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Though I'd imagine the reason he'd want to fit a 1.3 is to qualify for a lower class of car, where as a 1.6 16v is probably in a class where people are spending silly money on 190-200 bhp +.
Jas
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11th Apr 08 at 16:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ah I last I Remembered he sad an s1 rallye 1.3?

yes its always the case.. some people are spending 40-50k on 1600's and pushing silly power...

western park events had a few 106's 16v tb's with unreal work done to them.. keeping up with mk2's (350bhp ish) dont the first stretch
Butler
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11th Apr 08 at 16:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its one thing having a quick car to surprise people with on track days, but competing is a whole different league. Only really matters how fast in class you are even if it is limited to 1400cc. Makes sense Paul. Sorry to sway from the topic, I found it so easy on this forum!
Norledge
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quote:
Originally posted by Jas
much you after for the xsi?


Let me get back to you... want it with the spare 16v engine i've got?
loo_goblin
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11th Apr 08 at 17:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-205-GTi-2-0-Turbo-Track-car-J-reg-non-sunroof_W0QQitemZ120243013545QQihZ002QQcategoryZ9859QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
loo_goblin
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11th Apr 08 at 17:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
weapon

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-205-1-6-GTI-ROAD-LEGAL-TRACK-DAY-CAR_W0QQitemZ190213988970QQihZ009QQcategoryZ9859QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
AK
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11th Apr 08 at 18:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
205 is a doddle to work on..... as easy as a nova/corsa...

rear torsion bar isnt hard.

Go for a 1.9 8v pug... more torque, just try and use the 1.6 gbox
Jas
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-Ford-Fiesta-XR2i-xr2-rs-turbo-track-car-rally_W0QQitemZ200215236485QQihZ010QQcategoryZ9844QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

quite liking this..

needs a bit of work though

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